Why does hair fall out after transplantation and how effective is the procedure



There are many reasons why hair can fall out. The main and most frequent of these is androgenic alopecia. This problem affects both men and women equally. This disease is a gradual thinning of the hair, leading to baldness.

In men, as a rule, hair falls out in the frontal and parietal areas, in women in the parting zone. In this regard, hair transplantation is a popular and common procedure. Before you decide, most people wonder if a hair transplant helps?



Experts say that hair transplantation is advisable in the following cases:

• With baldness due to age.
• In the presence of women androgenic alopecia.
• In cases of scars and burns, where hair does not grow.

To identify the reasons why hair falls out after transplantation, and accurate predictions of the effectiveness of this operation, the doctor prescribes the following:



• Blood test: to check hemoglobin level, thyroid hormones and sex hormones, to determine the concentration of zinc.
• Examination of the hair structure and the condition of the skin of the head.

Hair transplantation is performed surgically. In most cases, microsurgical techniques are used.

There are two most commonly used methods:

1. Patchwork - when using this method of hair transplantation a small strip of skin is cut from the human head, the incisions are sewn at this place. Cut out the strip using a microscope is divided into small pieces, which are transplanted into the bald area.
   The patchwork method has a significant drawback - it leaves scars where the hair was taken for transplantation. This method is more suitable for women, since there are no scars behind the hairstyles made of long hair.
2. Spot hair transplant is another alternative way of transplanting and its advantage is that it does not leave stitches and does not require their application. The essence of the procedure lies in the fact that hair transplants are cut out one by one with a small area of ​​skin, using special tools. In the place where the hair was taken from, very small wounds remain that heal on their own.
   The advantage of this technique is that after it, because of the absence of seams, you can make short haircuts.
   The disadvantage is the high cost and significant duration of the procedure.

The transplant is usually done using local anesthesia. Visible results can be seen on average after 10 months.



Some patients start to panic when hair falls out after transplantation. However, this is a normal process and is not a sign of a failed procedure.

You should be prepared for the fact that in the coming weeks after transplantation, all transplanted hair will fall out, and this is normal. After 2-3 months they will grow back when they are in the growth phase.

You should also remember that the hair does not become too thick due to the fact that the follicles are dying during transplantation.

Cases of unsuccessful hair transplant

Despite the effectiveness of the procedure that doctors promise, there are many cases when an unsuccessful hair transplant was recorded.

A vivid example of a failed hair transplant is Graham Ryder, who began losing hair in his youth and at the age of 51 decided to have a hair transplant. However, due to a medical error, the man received an even bigger defect. It was not possible to get rid of the bald patch, plus his whole head is now dotted with many small holes.

There is also a lot of other evidence of unsuccessful hair transplantation, which can lead to the appearance of coarse visible scarring, and to re-baldness, and to inflammatory, infectious processes, there is also a small percentage of cases where the hair did not take root.

The success or failure of hair transplantation largely depends on the skill of the surgeon. However, sometimes an unsuccessful hair transplant can be the result of improper care.

In order to reduce the risk of complications and avoid the negative effects of transplantation, you should follow the rules:

• Dressing for 3 days.
• After 2-3 days it is necessary to see the surgeon for inspection.
• You must observe peace, preferably 3-4 days after the procedure, do not go out.
• For 3-4 days it is contraindicated to wash your hair.
• Stitches are removed after 2 weeks.

Experts recommend a careful approach to solving the problem of hair loss and before resorting to transplantation, weigh all the pros and cons, as well as be prepared for unpredictable consequences, since much depends on the individual characteristics of each person.